Voyages sur mesure à Florence
The Renaissance, still open for business.
Qu'est-ce qu'un voyage sur mesure à Florence?
A custom Florence tour is private, curated time with Renaissance masterpieces before crowds arrive, expert access to hidden Medici passages, hands-on learning in leather and goldsmith workshops, and sunset moments at Piazzale Michelangelo when the city turns golden. Seven days or fourteen—shaped entirely by your interests.
Florence rewards the traveler who arrives before dawn at the Uffizi, when Botticelli's *Birth of Venus* hangs alone in its room. A custom tour here means bypassing the 6,000 daily visitors, stepping into the Accademia when the marble David still gleams under morning light, and sitting across from a restorer who explains why Michelangelo left his tool marks visible. The Renaissance didn't end in 1504—it's still being argued over, preserved, and lived in by the families who've held workshops in these streets for five centuries.
The Medici didn't just commission art; they built escape routes. Their secret passages wind beneath the Palazzo Vecchio and Uffizi, connecting power to escape, fear to beauty. A guide who specializes in Florence's hidden architecture unlocks these tunnels, revealing how the family moved unseen through their city. You'll touch walls that knew conspiracy and patronage, descend staircases built for stealth, and emerge into courtyards where only the initiated were meant to tread.
In the leather district of Santa Croce, a master craftsman still uses techniques from the 14th century, and gold beaters near the Ponte Vecchio hammer leaf so thin it floats. A custom Florence tour doesn't just show you these places—it seats you at the workbench, places tools in your hands, and lets you understand why artisans chose to stay in this city for generations. This is where skill becomes inheritance, and beauty is simply the day's work.
Quelle est la meilleure période pour visiter Florence?
Nos mois recommandés sont April–May, September–October. Voici une vue mensuelle avec des conseils de planification.
Meilleures expériences à Florence
Des moments sélectionnés par nos agences locales. Chaque voyage inclut une sélection de ces expériences — ou quelque chose de mieux.
Itinéraires types
Deux points de départ — votre vrai itinéraire est sur mesure. Nous construisons à partir de là.
7 jours classique
- 1Jour 1: Arrival in FlorenceLand at Peretola or arrive by train at Santa Maria Novella station. Transfer to your accommodation in the Centro Storico, steps from the Duomo. Settle into the rhythm of the city—narrow streets, terracotta rooftops, the Arno visible from bridges. Evening orientation walk with your guide, concluding at a neighborhood trattoria away from tourist routes.
- 2Jour 2: Uffizi and Accademia private morningEnter the Uffizi before 8 a.m. with a private art historian. Study Botticelli, Leonardo, and Caravaggio in near solitude. Move to the Accademia to stand before Michelangelo's David with just your group present. Afternoon free to wander the Oltrarno or rest.
- 3Jour 3: Medici hidden passages private accessMeet your specialist guide at the Palazzo Vecchio. Descend into secret corridors built by Cosimo de' Medici, passages that connected the family's palaces and power centers. Learn the stories of intrigue, escape, and artistic commission that shaped Florence. Lunch in a family-run osteria near the Piazza della Signoria.
- 4Jour 4: Leather and goldsmith workshopsSpend the morning in Santa Croce's leather district, working alongside an artisan who learned the trade from his father. Feel the grain, learn the vegetable-tanning process unchanged since medieval times. Afternoon session with a gold beater near the Ponte Vecchio—watch metal transform into leaf. Take home a small, handmade piece.
- 5Jour 5: Chianti wine day with a sommelierDrive south into Chianti Classico with your sommelier guide. Visit two family-owned estates, taste wines in their cellars, learn the terroir that defines the region. Lunch at a working vineyard. Return to Florence by sunset for an evening stroll and aperitivo at Piazzale Michelangelo.
- 6Jour 6: Duomo climb with a Renaissance historianAscend Brunelleschi's dome with a historian who explains its engineering and context. Stand inside the cupola, see the famous frescoes of the Last Judgment up close. Continue to the Campanile (bell tower) for panoramic views. Final afternoon free—explore markets, smaller museums, or simply sit in a piazza with gelato.
- 7Jour 7: DepartureMorning at leisure. Transfer to Peretola or Santa Maria Novella station for your onward journey, carrying leather goods, wine knowledge, and the muscle memory of Renaissance proportion.
14 jours en profondeur
- 1Jour 1: Arrival in FlorenceLand at Peretola or arrive by train at Santa Maria Novella station. Transfer to your accommodation in the Centro Storico. Evening orientation walk with your guide, concluding at a neighborhood trattoria away from tourist routes.
- 2Jour 2: Uffizi and Accademia private morningEnter the Uffizi before 8 a.m. with a private art historian. Study Botticelli, Leonardo, and Caravaggio in near solitude. Move to the Accademia to stand before Michelangelo's David. Afternoon free to wander the Oltrarno or rest.
- 3Jour 3: Medici hidden passages private accessMeet your specialist guide at the Palazzo Vecchio. Descend into secret corridors built by Cosimo de' Medici. Learn the stories of intrigue and artistic commission that shaped Florence. Lunch near the Piazza della Signoria.
- 4Jour 4: Leather and goldsmith workshopsSpend the morning in Santa Croce's leather district, working alongside an artisan. Feel the vegetable-tanning process unchanged since medieval times. Afternoon with a gold beater near the Ponte Vecchio. Take home a handmade piece.
- 5Jour 5: Chianti wine day with a sommelierDrive south into Chianti Classico with your sommelier. Visit two family-owned estates, taste in their cellars, learn the terroir. Lunch at a working vineyard. Return by sunset for aperitivo at Piazzale Michelangelo.
- 6Jour 6: Duomo climb with a Renaissance historianAscend Brunelleschi's dome with a historian who explains its engineering. Stand inside the cupola, see the frescoes up close. Continue to the Campanile for panoramic views. Afternoon free—explore markets or smaller museums.
- 7Jour 7: Bargello Museum and Ponte Vecchio masterclassPrivate morning at the Bargello, Florence's sculpture museum, with a focus on Donatello and Verrocchio—rivals whose work defines the Early Renaissance. Study the David sculptures side by side. Afternoon: jewelry and metalwork masterclass with a Ponte Vecchio artisan, learning the techniques of the famous jewelers' bridge.
- 8Jour 8: San Gimignano medieval towers and local marketTravel north to this hilltop town of 14 towers, frozen in the 13th century. Private tour with a local historian who explains the tower wars and merchant families. Visit the Pinacoteca to see Lippo Memmi and Bartolo di Fredi. Lunch at a family trattoria. Explore the Saturday farmers market if timing allows.
- 9Jour 9: Tuscan truffle hunt with a familyMeet a truffle-hunting family in the hills near Volterra with their trained dogs. Learn to identify soil conditions and seasonal truths about these prized fungi. Participate in a real hunt across Tuscan farmland. Cook lunch together with your fresh harvest—pasta, risotto, or simply shaved over fresh eggs.
- 10Jour 10: Volterra Etruscan gates and alabaster workshopsDescend into Volterra, an Etruscan stronghold atop a dramatic plateau. Visit the Museo Guarnacci with its haunting Etruscan urns. Tour an alabaster workshop where artisans still carve this soft stone into vessels and sculptures. Walk the medieval city walls at golden hour. Return to Florence by evening.
- 11Jour 11: Pitti Palace interiors and Boboli GardensPrivate access to the Pitti Palace's state rooms, focusing on the Medici's Renaissance collections—paintings, porcelain, and armor. Explore the Boboli Gardens with a horticulturist who explains the Renaissance garden as theater, geometry, and power. Afternoon: costume fitting at the Museo della Moda (Fashion Museum).
- 12Jour 12: Manuscript illumination and bookbinding craftMorning with a master illuminator who works in a studio near Santa Croce, recreating medieval techniques on parchment. Watch gold leaf applied by hand. Afternoon at a traditional bookbinder's workshop—learn to sew signatures, paste endpapers, and bind a small journal you'll take home.
- 13Jour 13: Florence's lesser-known art and final sunsetVisit the Brancacci Chapel in the Carmine church to study Masaccio and Masolino's revolutionary frescoes. Tour the Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore to see the original sculptures from the Duomo and Campanile. Final afternoon: personal shopping assistance in the Oltrarno, or a cooking class focused on Florentine cuisine. Sunset aperitivo and farewell dinner.
- 14Jour 14: DepartureMorning at leisure. Transfer to Peretola or Santa Maria Novella station for your onward journey, carrying leather, alabaster, bound journals, and the precise understanding of why Florence chose to preserve itself.
Informations pratiques
Foire aux questions
When is the best time to visit Florence?+
April–May and September–October offer temperate weather, wildflower blooms, and grape harvests without the peak summer crowds of 30,000+ daily visitors. These shoulder seasons are ideal for private museum access and outdoor exploration in Chianti. Winter (November–February) is quieter and atmospheric but colder; July–August is hot and extremely crowded.
How many days should I spend in Florence?+
Seven days allows you to experience the Uffizi, Accademia, Medici passages, workshop time, and a Chianti day. Fourteen days adds regional exploration—truffle hunts in Volterra, hilltop towns like San Gimignano, Etruscan sites, and deeper dives into lesser-known museums and artisan traditions. Fewer than four days leaves you rushing; more than fourteen allows for slower living and longer countryside stays.
Do I need a visa to visit Florence?+
US, UK, and Canadian passport holders enjoy 90 days visa-free under Schengen rules. EU and most other nationalities may require a Schengen visa—check your government's travel page well ahead. Florence is in Italy, which is part of the Schengen Area. Visas are processed through Italian consulates and typically take 2–4 weeks.
What does a custom Florence tour cost?+
Seven-day private tours start at €2,000 per person and scale upward depending on group size, experience choices, and regional extensions. A 14-day tour with Chianti, truffle hunts, and artisan workshops typically ranges €4,500–€7,000 per person. Prices include private guides, workshop access, and curated itineraries but exclude flights, meals beyond group lunches, and accommodation (which you book separately or we recommend).
What should I pack for Florence?+
Comfortable walking shoes are essential—Florence's streets are medieval cobblestones, unforgiving in heels. Spring and fall: layers (the Duomo is unheated and cool). Bring sunscreen and a hat. For Chianti tastings and aperitivos, casual-smart clothing; for workshops, closed-toe shoes. A small daypack, reusable water bottle, and a notebook for sketching during museum time. Leave heavy luggage at your hotel on excursion days.
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